Training and Development for Supervisors

This regulation establishes Departmental policy on training and development for supervisors.

2. BACKGROUND

This Directive describes how USDA will meet supervisory training requirements. It will:

a. Ensure that supervisor training is consistent throughout the Department;
b. Minimize duplication of supervisory training efforts across the Department;
c. Ensure cost effective delivery of training through blended learning approaches and economies of sharing training resources among all USDA agencies and staff offices;
d. Build a supervisor workforce that supports long-term organizational performance;
e. Reduce and eliminate problems created by untrained supervisors; and
f. Build a positive and productive work environment with engaged employees.